Named after Juno, the goddess of marriage, June is the month when we can enjoy aperitifs in the garden, fire up the barbecue and turn our attention to everything and anything outdoorsy.
At last May is here and so too is the prospect of warmer weather, lighter nights and alfresco dining. Or as my friend would have it, more time to spend in his local beer garden!
As the days are now noticeably lighter, hopefully so too is our mood. The month of April starts with what is now recognised around the world as the day best known for playing practical jokes.
What springs to mind when we think of the month of February? This was the question I asked of my friends, family and even passing strangers as the month of January drew to a close.
The start of a new year for some means healthier eating and/or more exercise, for others taking up meditation or identifying new school/work goals that will make us feel more successful.
SAD can affect anyone of us, particularly those that live here in the UK. In the lead up to Christmas, this time of year is generally known as the party season and one to be merry...
This article originally appeared in the BACP Children and Young People and was based on research carried out for the MA in Counselling at the University of Manchester.